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Why do functional testing

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  • To determine risk of re-injury
  • To isolate deficits in muscle performance (strength, power, endurance)
  • To detect and correct compensatory movement patterns
  • To give athlete psychological reassurance for RTP
  • To determine presence of pain
  • To identify limb asymmetries
  • To establish baseline for subsequent rehab and testing
  • To determine if bracing of taping should be considered
2
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When should you do functional testing

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  • as part of pre-season screening
  • Throughout rehab process
  • Near end of rehab to ensure readiness to RTP
3
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What is qualitative functional testing looking at

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How do they look/perform during functional tasks

4
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What is a good quantitative test for ACL

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Single leg hop for distance

5
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What are 9 factors to consider during functional testing

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  • Stage of healing
  • ROM
  • Strength/endurance/power
  • Neuromuscular control/proprioception
  • Cardiorespiratory fitness
  • Functional testing results during rehab
  • Prophylactic taping/bracing/padding
  • responsibility of the athlete
  • Psychological factors
6
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What are the criteria for return to training or competition

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  • Complete resolution of acute signs and symptoms
  • Full AROM and PROM of joints involved in the activity
  • adequate muscular strength (>90%), power, and endurance
  • Correct movement mechanics
  • Adequate level of cardiorespiratory fitness
  • Has successfully performed a series of progressive functionals tests
  • Psychologically ready
7
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When considering RTP, clinicians must consider:

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  • History of the injury
  • Physical examination finding and functional testing
  • Type of injury
  • Rehab
  • Type of activity
  • Psychological state
  • Competitive level
  • Ability to protect the area
8
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What is a good framework to use for RTP

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StAART framework

9
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What are the 6 functional testing concepts

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  • Mechanical loading - light to heavy
  • movement velocity - Slow to fast
  • Movement direction - linear to rotational, direction changes
  • Test environment - Closed/controlled to open/uncontrolled
  • Correct movement patterns throughout
  • Sport specific: movement pattern, loading, energy systems, etc.